ULM earned bowl spot

Today we think it is time to discuss a team that accepted an Independence Bowl bid.

For the first time since ULM started playing in football's top division, they will be in a bowl game.

Capping a great season that started with an upset win over then No. 8 Arkansas, the Warhawks have made northeast Louisiana proud.

Only the craziest of football fans play score comparison, but when you are trying to evaluate a season it is important to remember that Baylor barely defeated ULM and then later in the season demolished then No. 1 Kansas State.

With scholarship restrictions, there is a lot more parity in college football than the major college conferences want to acknowledge. That parity, however, is in the players, not facilities or funding. The impressive thing about ULM's success is the way it competed with major programs like Auburn, Arkansas and Baylor with just a fraction of the dollars. Clearly it is the desire and commitment of the players and coaches that have lead to the Warhawk success.

We also commend the community support of the program. It is exciting to see special section sprinted on game days and signs supporting the team popping up in store windows along with increased attendance at the games.

With the Independence Bowl only 100 miles away, we encourage attendance and hope the stadium is full of ULM supporters wearing maroon and gold.

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ULM earned bowl spot

Today we think it is time to discuss a team that accepted an Independence Bowl bid.For the first time since ULM started playing in football's top division, they will be in a bowl game.Capping a great